Ohio Wesleyan University | Admission | Your Major | The Social Sciences: Psychology

The Social Sciences: Psychology

S TUDY BRAIN CIRCUITRY. Observe group behavior in humans. Study cross-cultural child development or Alzheimer’s disease. The psychology department encompasses studies in neuroscience, thinking and adaptive behavior, psychology across the lifespan, social aspects, and psychological health. You’ll learn to see the relationships between different approaches and how they work together to solve problems. Psychology also offers a full range of occupational options, from clinical research and teaching to public relations and advertising. Knowing how the brain works and the reasons behind human behavior is invaluable information, whatever your career path.

Major: Psychology

Minor: Psychology with research emphasis or general emphasis

Beyond-the-classroom opportunities: Independent study, directed reading, apprenticeships and internships, research. Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium. Psi Chi (psychology honorary society). Student board.

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